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YF51 GOJ

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,650 mi
Last recorded138,650 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 GOJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 138,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear chassis leg corroded but not excessively

Fail 31 Oct 2018 138,318 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear chassis leg corroded but not excessively

Pass 24 Nov 2017 125,983 miles

Front both sides brake disc back plate corroded/weak

Fail 18 Nov 2017 125,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable drop link (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated plate corroded (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated back plate corroded (3.5.1j)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 103,296 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate has surface rust present

Oil leak ()

both rear floors have surface rust present

Fail 19 Nov 2016 103,287 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake back plate has surface rust present

Oil leak ()

both rear floors have surface rust present

Pass 25 Nov 2015 73,907 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak around the engine

surface rust present on floors

surface rust present on the offside rear b/plate

Fail 25 Nov 2015 73,907 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working with ignition off (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working with ignition off (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working with ignition off (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working with ignition off (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak around the engine

surface rust present on floors

surface rust present on the offside rear b/plate

Pass 26 Nov 2014 65,064 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 64,951 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 53,911 miles

OSR TYRE SCRUBBING OFF INNER EDGE.

Pass 6 Nov 2012 43,021 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 35,854 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 35,032 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 35,032 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 34,555 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 34,555 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 32,113 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 30,489 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 30,485 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 274,865 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 24,517 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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YF51 GOJ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 97,793 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF51 GOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YF51 GOJ registered?

YF51 GOJ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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